Build your child’s communication skills at Fremont Library.

“Storytime with AAC” aims to support families/caregivers of emergent communicators by demonstrating language using AAC Systems, helping children develop a love for reading and building language through shared interaction and connection. This program is conducted by graduate students in the "LISTEN with AAC" training program at Cal State East Bay.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Play board games at Fremont Library.

Join us for a variety of fun board games, including Candyland, Clue, Monopoly, Sorry, and more! Teen volunteers will be available to help you learn a new game or to join yours if you need another player.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Join Fremont Library for Kids Yoga and Movement.

Kids ages 6-12 are welcome to join. Yoga helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood and affect. Please dress appropriately and bring your own water, yoga mat or a towel. This is a free ticketed event with limited capacity.

Tickets will be handed over at the Children's Service Desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Date: Every other Monday

Time: 5PM – 6PM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Family paths offer parenting classes.

All types of parents-mothers, fathers, expecting parents, foster & kinship care providers, adoptive parents, LGBT parents, and others involved in parenting roles are invited to learn about positive parenting, child development, and more including self-care.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Contact: 800-829-3777

Link: Click here for more information.

Pick up free groceries from Unity Council.

Families can pick up free groceries to bring home. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot in line by obtaining a numbered ticket starting at 8 am. Bring your own bad.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10AM – 12:30PM

Location: Unity Council, 3301 E12th St., Oakland

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Register for BANANAS’ Virtual Playgroup.

Come and join BANANAS virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! Open to all Bay Area residents, for children 0-5 years and caregivers.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

BANANAS presenta,

Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más! Abierto a todos los residentes de la área de la bahía, para niños de 0-5 años y sus cuidadores.

Fecha: Los Miércoles

Hora: 10:30AM – 11:15AM

Lugar: Virtual

Costo: Gratis

Enlace: Haga clic aquí para registrarse.

Watch a movie at Dublin Library.

Join the library for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to get cozy on the floor to watch Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time: 5PM – 7PM

Location: Dublin Library-Virginia Bennett Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Drive-thru food pantry available to Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City families.

The food pantry is available to families in the listed cities above. Families can bring home a free bag of groceries.

Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2PM – 4PM

Location: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Dance your heart out at Albany Library.

Get your ya-yas out! Let's all have fun together dancing to songs the little ones know and love and other music that's new to them. Parents, caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers are all welcome to hit the dance floor and move their bodies at this inclusive event.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 10:30AM – 11AM

Location: Albany Library – Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

TVH provides free groceries for families.

Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.

Date: Every Monday and Thursday

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Location: 150 N. L St., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

This workshop is presented by BANANAS.

In this workshop parents discover keys to address the underlying issues of aggression and how to prevent future outbursts. You don’t have to live with hitting, pushing, biting or pulling hair. Join the workshop to learn how to help your child be more loving, compassionate, and playful.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a day of creativity at Berkeley Public Library.

Bugs, Beings, and Beyond. Please join the library for an all ages comic art workshop in celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Learn how to draw shapes and textures in comic art, with cartoonish bugs as a specific point of reference. After learning these art techniques, attendees will be given space to come up with their own comic-inspired creations.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 4PM – 6PM

Location: West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

4Cs of Alameda County will be giving away groceries.

A variety of canned and dry goods will be available for families in need. Registration required.

Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025

Time: 1PM – 3PM

Location: Hayward Office Garage, 22351 City Center Dr., Hayward

Cost: Free

Link: Click here to register.

Enjoy a sing-a-long sign language storytime.

Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing, and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Mr. Bill integrates American Sign Language (ASL) into his storytime. Seats are limited, and a ticket is required to attend this storytime. Tickets will be handed out outside 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 10:15AM – 11AM

Location: Fremont Library-Fukaya Room A & B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Make art at Berkeley Library.

Join the library every week for different projects with a Teaching Artist from MOCHA. Kids and family welcome!

Date: Every Friday

Time: 3:30PM – 5PM

Location: Central Library-4th Floor, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

It’s yoga time at Livermore’s Rincon Library.

Join the library for a yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun for little yogis.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 12PM

Location: Rincon Library, 725 Rincon Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Learn all about nature at Livermore Public Library.

Learn about springtime nature with the East Bay Regional Park District! Registration is not required. This program recommended for children in grades 1-5 will be presented by naturalists from EBRPD on first Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in Civic Center Library's Storytime Room.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Location: Civic Center Library-Storytime Room, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Leandro.

The highly popular event will feature mariachi music and performances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro. Children will also have the chance to make arts and crafts. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Date: Friday, May 02, 2025

Time: 6PM – 8PM

Location: Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro

Cost: Free

Link: Click here for more information.